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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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