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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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