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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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