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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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