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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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