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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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