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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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