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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also explores 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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