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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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