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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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