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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about 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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