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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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