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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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