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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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