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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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