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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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