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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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