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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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