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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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