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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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