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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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