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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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