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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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