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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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