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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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