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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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