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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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