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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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