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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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