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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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