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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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