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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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