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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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