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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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