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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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