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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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