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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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