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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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