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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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