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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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