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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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