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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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