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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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