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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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