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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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