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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners 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 issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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