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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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