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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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