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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the 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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