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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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