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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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