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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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