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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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