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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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