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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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