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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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