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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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