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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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