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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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