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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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