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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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