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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure 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 original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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