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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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