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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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