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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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