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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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