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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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