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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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