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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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