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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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