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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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