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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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