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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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