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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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