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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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