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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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