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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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