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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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