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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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