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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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