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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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