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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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