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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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