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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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