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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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