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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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