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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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