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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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