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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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