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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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