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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have empowered humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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