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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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