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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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