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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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