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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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