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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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