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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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