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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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