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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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