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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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