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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX 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 inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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