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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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