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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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