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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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