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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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