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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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