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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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