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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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