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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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