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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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