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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for 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 stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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