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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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