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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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