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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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