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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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