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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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