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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in digital education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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