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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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