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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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