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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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