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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important 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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