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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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