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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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