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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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