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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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