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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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