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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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