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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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