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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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