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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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