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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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