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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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