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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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