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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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