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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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