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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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