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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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