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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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