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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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