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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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