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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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