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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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