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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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