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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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