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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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