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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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