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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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