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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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