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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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