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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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