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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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