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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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