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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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