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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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