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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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