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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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