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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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