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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners 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. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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