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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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