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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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