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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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