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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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