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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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