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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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