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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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