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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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