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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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