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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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