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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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