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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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