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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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