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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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