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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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