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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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