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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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