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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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