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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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