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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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