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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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