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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers 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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