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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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