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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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