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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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