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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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