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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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