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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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