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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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