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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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