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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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