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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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