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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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