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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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