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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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