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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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