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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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