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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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