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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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