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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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