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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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