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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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