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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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