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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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