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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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