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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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