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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online education are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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