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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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