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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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