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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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