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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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