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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major 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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