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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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