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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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