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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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