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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies 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 deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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