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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the 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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