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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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