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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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