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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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