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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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