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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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