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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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