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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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