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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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