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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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