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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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