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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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