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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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