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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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