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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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