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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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