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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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