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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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