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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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