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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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