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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning enable students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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