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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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