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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning enable students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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