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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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