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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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