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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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