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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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