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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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