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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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