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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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