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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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