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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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