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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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