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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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