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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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