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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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