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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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