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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning enable learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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