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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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