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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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