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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic 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 examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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