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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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