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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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