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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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