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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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