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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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