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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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