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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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