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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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