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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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