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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Angola to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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