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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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