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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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