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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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