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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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