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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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