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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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