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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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