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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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