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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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