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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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