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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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