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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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