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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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