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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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