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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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