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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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