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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not 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 topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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