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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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