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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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