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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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