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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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