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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important 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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