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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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