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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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