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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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