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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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