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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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