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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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