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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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