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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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