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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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