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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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