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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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