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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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