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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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