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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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