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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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