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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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