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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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