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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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