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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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