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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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