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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Haiti to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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