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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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