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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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