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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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