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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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