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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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