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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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