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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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