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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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