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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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