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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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