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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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