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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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