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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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