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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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