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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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