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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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