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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different 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 participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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