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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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