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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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