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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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