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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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