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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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