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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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