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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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