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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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