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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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