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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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