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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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