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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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