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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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