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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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