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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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