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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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