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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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