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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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