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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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