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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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