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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are enabling humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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