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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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