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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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