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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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