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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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