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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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