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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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