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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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