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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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