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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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