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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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