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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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