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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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