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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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