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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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