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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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