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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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