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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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