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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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