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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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