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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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