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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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