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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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