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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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