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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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