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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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