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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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