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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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