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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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