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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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