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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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