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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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