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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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