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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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