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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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