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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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