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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also investigates the major 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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