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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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