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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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