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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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