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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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