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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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