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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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