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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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