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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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