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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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