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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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