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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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