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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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