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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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