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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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