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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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