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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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