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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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