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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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