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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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