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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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