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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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