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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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