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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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