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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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