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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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