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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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