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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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