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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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