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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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