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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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