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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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