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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the 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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