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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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