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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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