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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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