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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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