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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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