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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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