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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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