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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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