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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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