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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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