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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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