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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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