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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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