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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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