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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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