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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). New advancements in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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