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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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