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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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