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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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