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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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