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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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