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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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