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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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