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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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