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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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