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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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