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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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