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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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