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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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