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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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