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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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