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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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