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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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