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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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