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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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