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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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