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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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