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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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