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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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