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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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