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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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