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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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