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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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