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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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