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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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