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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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