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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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