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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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