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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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