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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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