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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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