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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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