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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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