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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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