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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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