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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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