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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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