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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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