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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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