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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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