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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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