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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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