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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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