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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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