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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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