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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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