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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching 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 manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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