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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key 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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