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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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