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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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