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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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