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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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