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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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