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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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