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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? 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 educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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