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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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