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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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