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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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