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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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