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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important 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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