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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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