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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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