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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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