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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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