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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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