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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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