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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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