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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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