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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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