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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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