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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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