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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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