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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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