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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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