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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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