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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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