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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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