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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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